Daylong Party Opens Easton's Christmas Season

November 29, 1985|The Morning Call

Easton will officially kick off the Christmas season today with a "Day- Long Christmas Party" from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Three separate events for the day include the Toys for Tots Drive at Radio Station WEST/WLEV, 436 Northampton St., sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, the arrival of Santa Claus at 11 a.m., sponsored by the Two Rivers Area Commerce Council (TRACC), and the lighting of the Centre Square Peace Candle following a program starting at 6:45 p.m., sponsored by the Easton Christmas Committee, in cooperation with the city.

The Toys for Tots drive will have Marine Corps volunteers on hand to accept new toys for less fortunate children, while Santa will arrive on an antique fire engine with the Notre Dame High School Marching Band and flag bearers leading him to a stage in front of WEST where he will remain until 2 p.m. Children are asked to bring a toy for Santa to give to needy children.

Santa's parade will leave 4th and Ferry streets at about 10:55 a.m., go east to S. 3rd Street, north on S. 3rd to Centre Square, go three-fourths of the way around the circle to Northampton Street and west on Northampton to WEST/WLEV.

The festivities for lighting the Peace Candle will start at 6:45 p.m. with a program of Christmas music by the Notre Dame High School Brass Choir. The 140-voice Easton High School Concert Choir will also provide musical entertainment. Former Mayor Henry Schultz will throw the switch to light the candle at 7:30 p.m.

Free metered parking will be available today and Monday. Free validation for the city parking garage at Third and Ferry streets will also be available at participating stores. Peace Candle postcards are available for 25 cents each at city hall and the TRACC office, 157 S. 4th St.